Gov. Newsom & Prop 47 Reform Email Trail

PROP 47 REFORM- THE EMAIL TRAIL

Governor Newsom really doesn’t want voters to have a say on the measure to reform Prop 47 come November. And by really, we mean, Newsom really, really doesn’t want us to vote on the measure.

So much in fact, that new emails have surfaced and it shows that the Governor and top Democratic leaders are refusing to negotiate the package of crime bills unless the Prop 47 reform bill is pulled from the ballot until 2026.

The big question is WHY?

THE EMAIL TRAIL

According to CBS Sacramento: A few days ago, the Governor's Chief of Staff Dana Williamson emailed Prop 47’s lead negotiator Greg Totten to let him know that the Democratic leadership is willing to negotiate on its package of crime bills. She wrote, "As far as an initiative, we are open to something in 2026." 

Totten replied, "As I noted previously, our focus is on amending Proposition 47 on the 2024 ballot." adding, "If the administration is prepared to consider an amendment of Proposition 47 on the 2024 ballot, then we are happy to meet."

Williamson responded there was nothing to talk about, adding this insult: "It's really amazing how you are incapable of taking a win. And the consultants you're working with haven't won anything in a decade. Good luck."

DOWN-BALLOT CONCERNS

Some political experts believe that the Democratic opposition to the measure has less to do with combating crime and more to do with concerns over its potential impact on voter turnout and the performance of Democratic candidates on the ballot.

QUICK CATCHUP

🔗Proposition 47 had loosened penalties for drug and theft crimes.

🔗The new reform initiative aims to reinstate consequences and prison time for thieves and fentanyl dealers.

🔗Gov. Gavin Newsom and other top DEM lawmakers opposed the measure and fast-tracked their own legislation.

🔗“Poison Pill”: Newsom/DEMS proposed an amendment stating that if voters pass the state initiative to reform Prop 47, their legislative reforms would be immediately repealed.

🔗Several democrats broke ranks with leadership in light of the decision to move forward with the repeal clause.

USC STUDENT ARRESTED FOR KILLING HOMELESS MAN

A USC student was arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly stabbing a homeless man on the university’s Greek Row Monday night.

What We Know

📌According to Los Angeles police, Gallegos confronted a homeless man who was breaking into his car, drew a knife, and fatally stabbed him.

📌The 19-year-old Gallegos claimed the man was armed with a gun, but officers did not recover any firearm at the scene.

📌Police noted that the homeless man and others had been breaking into multiple cars in the alley behind the Frat and Sorrority for weeks.

📌Ivan Gallegos is described as kind, smart, with a bright future.

📌He’s currently being held on $2 million bail.

📌Gallegos is a member of a USC fraternity and attends the Marshall School of Business

📌Support for Gallegos is growing on social media.

📌Last month, USC's Annenberg Media published a profile of Gallegos, highlighting him as an emerging musical artist.

CELL PHONE BAN IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

Gavin Newsom has announced plans to propose a ban on public school students using cell phones during the school day, citing the mental health risks associated with social media. Los Angeles Unified recently voted to do the same.

This decision is likely to spark considerable interest and debate among parents, teachers, and educators throughout the state.

However, rather than taking this important announcement to all California media, Newsom has only discussed it with one digital outlet that is often friendly to him, offering them an exclusive story.

 WILLIE MAYS ( 1931-2024 )

San Francisco Giants legend Willie Mays, affectionately known as the "Say Hey Kid," passed away yesterday at the age of 93.

A towering figure in baseball history, Mays was celebrated for his exceptional talent and versatility on the field. As a center fielder, he was renowned for his powerful hitting, outstanding fielding, and remarkable speed.

Mays' illustrious career spanned over two decades, during which he earned 24 All-Star selections, 12 Gold Glove Awards, and two National League MVP titles. He broke barriers and set records, finishing his career with 660 home runs, ranking sixth on the all-time home run list.

His impact on the game extended far beyond his playing days, as he continued to be an ambassador for baseball and a mentor to younger generations of players. The baseball world and California mourns the loss of a true legend.

HOT TAKES

🚨 PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP: President Biden announced a new policy granting a pathway to citizenship for nearly 500,000 immigrants without legal status. The “parole in place” program applies to people with no criminal records who have been in the US for 10 years and are legally married to US citizens.

🚨 PRESIDENTIAL POLLS:  We got ourselves a horserace: the latest national polls show the presidential election remains essentially tied as President Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare for their first televised debate next week.

🚨 SECRET SERVICE AGENT ROBBED: A Secret Service Agent was robbed at gunpoint during President Biden’s big fundraising weekend in Southern California. This happened when the agent was returning from an assignment in Tustin, which is in Orange County. The agent also fired his gun in the incident.

🚨 NORCAL FIRES AND HEAT: Parts of Northern California are dealing with lingering wildfires, smoke, heat, and wind. About a dozen are burning across the state, and one firefighter was injured battling flames in Calaveras County.

🚨 NVIDIA BOOM: The Santa Clara-based tech company Nvidia became the most valuable company in the world after a rise in stock brought the chipmaker’s valuation to 3.4 Trillion!!

GOLDEN STATE GLOW

🌴 California shark lovers, head to Santa Cruz, as locals have reported seeing an epic number of juvenile great whites this summer off Seacliff State Beach in a cove they affectionately call “shark park”. The predators swim so close to swimmers that some even don’t know they are there!⁠
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🌴 Hollywood boasts a skyline studded with iconic buildings, so it's always a bittersweet moment when one of La La Land's cherished landmarks takes its final bow.

The owners of the Hollywood Arby’s franchise a few days ago closed the 55-year-old fast food restaurant, citing financial difficulties that began during the pandemic.

But while the restaurant may be closed permanently, fans can be assured that the historic sign will still stand tall on Sunset Boulevard.